Hello everyone... I'm looking for buddies/mentors in Ohio . I live in Columbus , would be great to meet people in my area to share my journey with. I'm scheduled for my sleeve to bypass revision surgery on May 7.

Hello everyone. I'm in Columbus, Ohio. I too am seeking a buddy/buddies in my local area. I am scheduled for my pre-op appointment on May 14, 2013. I'll receive my surgery date then. The secretary thinks that it'll be some time in early June. I'm nervous, anxious and excited all at the same time. I just want to be certain that I am making the right decision. Anyone else experiencing a similar emotional rollercoaster?

I have just finished my last nutrition class so now it is a waiting game....I feel Like its going to take forever.

Where are you having surgery...whose ur doctor

Great news! I'm scheduled for surgery on 6/5/13. Dr. Bradley Needleman will be performing my surgery at OSU Hospital here in Columbus. I have one final pre-op appointment with the anesthesiologists tomorrow. I have to do the dreaded 2 week liver shrink liquid diet prior to surgery. It's not a completely liquid diet thank goodness.

Hey everyone! I'm in Cleveland OH. I had RNY May of 2012. Fri will be my 1 yr surgeriversary! I feel great and I believe that we all need support along this journey.

Sweetohiohoney- what does yi ur liquid diet consist of?

Sweetohiohoney- what does yi ur liquid diet consist of?

The partial liquid diet includes 4 high Protein Meal Replacement shakes daily. (I'm using the Atkins high Protein Shakes. I found 6 pks of of the shakes for $5.78 at Wal-Mart) I can also have 1 small fruit or 1/2 cup cooked/1 cup raw non-starchy vegetables; 1 vegetable only salad with 2 tbsp light or low fat salad dressing; 1 frozen entree (250 calories or less and approximately 30 grams of carbohydrates or less). I also need to drink 48-64 fl oz calorie-free beverages daily. Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Wish me luck!

You will do fine. I found that its mind over matter. I'm going to try to do 2 meal replacements per day, I need to lose about 25 more lbs to reach my goal. Thx so much!

The partial liquid diet includes 4 high Protein meal replacement shakes daily. (I'm using the Atkins high protein shakes. I found 6 pks of of the shakes for $5.78 at Wal-Mart) I can also have 1 small fruit or 1/2 cup cooked/1 cup raw non-starchy vegetables; 1 vegetable only salad with 2 tbsp light or low fat salad dressing; 1 frozen entree (250 calories or less and approximately 30 grams of carbohydrates or less). I also need to drink 48-64 fl oz calorie-free beverages daily. Hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Wish me luck!

Sweetohiohoney, that is the same liquid diet I am doing. I start it this Friday. Only have to do it for 7 days before surgery. My surgery is at Riverside and Dr. Sonnenstine is my surgeon. I've tried it for a few days already. It's not bad. I use Slimfast high protein shakes and Smart One's and/or Lean Cuisine Entrees. Have to look really hard because it is not easy to find entrees that are less than 250 calories and under 30 carbs. My nutritionist recommended the Slimfast high pro shakes because they have 20 grams of protein.

I had to have an endoscopy today because they thought I may have an ulcer (a radiologist though he saw "something" after my barium series in January). Turns out no ulcer! So happy... all downhill from here until surgery a week from Friday! Plus, my surgeon did the procedure, so I got to meet him today, and I see him again on Thursday for our "regular" meeting. Everyone at the hospital was great, and the OR and recovery nurses said they will probably be seeing me next week for my surgery. They were all very supportive and I feel really good going into my surgery now.

Donnah the slim fast high protein shakes were also on my list of options for shakes along with a few others. I just went with the lower cost option pre-op. Post-op I plan to move on to higher protein shakes and powders. Sam's Club also has some with 20 grams of protein. I can't recall the name of them but they too have 20 grams of protein. I priced a 12 pk for $18.88. I'll give them a try next.

Bellingham, Washington....Gastric Bypass 4 years ago...Looking for mentor.

Bellingham, Washington....Gastric Bypass 4 years ago...Looking for mentor.